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The Whatcom County Oral Health Coalition is a broad-based coalition working to improve oral health among community members of all ages through prevention, education, and increased access to dental care.

Healthy Teeth ~ Healthy Bodies ~ Healthy Community
It's all connected. New evidence is showing how tooth and gum diseases are linked with diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and low birth weight babies. Also, visible and painful dental problems limit the ability of residents to actively participate in work and school; and dental treatment costs can be a financial burden for communities.

Oral health is an important public health issue. Find out what a local group of concerned community members, including dental, medical, and social services professionals, is doing to improve oral and dental health in Whatcom County.

Confirmed Death Oral Bacteria
Article cites Ob & Gyn 02/2010

You're Invited:
4/14/10 OHC Quarterly Meeting
5:30-7:30 p.m. (location TBD)

Please, Spread the Word!
2/27 Annual Free Sealant Day
Client Flyer (4 to a page; E & Sp)
Client Outreach Tear-off (E & Sp)
Volunteer Flyer

OHC Updates (as 11/09)
9/23 Stakeholder Highlights

BTC & Shared Care Plan

Meeting Notes 11/09
Pregnancy and Oral Health

12/17 Kellogg Foundation releases new report:
Dental Care Crisis in America

Training New "Mid-level" Dental Health Providers to alleviate serious access problems

Recent Budget Updates:
12/11/09 DSHS Letter
Link to State Budget Info
Dental Care Offices for Children & Adults with DSHS Medical Coupons or Reduced Fee (as of January 2010)
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Spanish


BTC Dental Hygiene Clinic
Info card for affordable, preventive dental care for all ages!



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